Potential mouse plague raises $150 million to stop the vermin coming back
Warnings about the potential onset of a mouse plague in s[ting 2021 has justified the advocacy work of NSW Farmers in securing a $150 million state government support package. The CSIRO is advising farmers in NSW to get out of the ute to monitor paddocks and bait cards as predictive modelling forecasts showed a high […]
Creating drought resilient crops in the NT part of a 12 month trial costing $197,000
Through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Northern Territory farmers from Central Australia to Katherine are being invited to take part in trials of a drought resilient crop. The 12-month trial would investigate the potential for agave as a low or no irrigation crop in Central Australia and Katherine. Agave is a crop that has […]
Top End is the top priority for further agriculture development
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud has addressed the seventh annual Developing Northern Australia conference in Darwin, saying the government is fully committed to increasing the focus and momentum of Northern Australia’s development. In his first speech since taking on the Northern Australia portfolio, the Minister said the next phase of the northern […]
Feral deer get their very own website and it says they are under the gun
A web platform for communities to share knowledge in Feral deer management tells us Feral deer are estimated to cost land managers an average of $2,133 a year for each property, for control activities The new website launched today will support national efforts to tackle the growing feral deer problem, as many farmers indicate feral […]
Producers regains freedom from bee pest Varroa jacobsoni
Australia has been declared officially free from the bee parasite, Varroa jacobsoni, following its successful eradication from Townsville Queensland. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud thanked Queensland for leading the national response. “Varroa jacobsoni was detected in recently arrived feral Asian honey bee nests at the Port of Townsville in May 2019 and […]
Pacific Islands workers key to labour shortage of up to 24,000 for fruit and vegetable growers
Increasing the number of workers from the Pacific Islands and increasing Australia’s quarantine capacity are critical in ensuring Australia’s vegetable and potato growers have access to the workers they need to harvest their produce. The call from AUSVEG, the peak industry body for the Australian vegetable and potato industries, comes as the industry continues to […]
NATS put nuclear option on the table to upset greenies and poke any other protractors in the eye
National Party Senators have announced they will move amendments to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act to remove Australia’s prohibition on nuclear energy. Nuclear Energy has been prohibited in Australia since 1999 under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act. The National Senators are hoping to change that with amendments that they will be moving this […]
Workshops start up with the aim to improve domestic fresh food supply chain
Workshops with perishable agricultural goods industries started today, the seafood industry participating in the first workshop with the aim to improve market transparency across supply chains. The program is another way the government is helping the agricultural industry achieve its goal of $100 billion by 2030. Farmers have been concerned for some time about market […]
Aussie grain industry market access expands with Grain Sustainability Certification Scheme
The Australian Oilseeds Federation has developed a Grain Sustainability Certification Scheme to help grain growers expand access to international markets. The scheme was made possible through a $97,500 grant from the Australian Government, from the $5 million Package Assisting Small Exporters (PASE) extension program. This Grain Sustainability Certification Scheme grant is expected to boost market […]
Eight industry resources and online export system open key markets for avocado growers
Australian avocado growers are strengthening export processes and learning about market access opportunities because of $109,176 in grants under the Package Assisting Small Exporters (PASE) extension program. Two grants were awarded to Avocados Australia Ltd to develop processes to help avocado growers find new export market opportunities and reduce export compliance costs. Australians already know […]